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Equipment to improve drilling, blasting operations

Soosan America, Dyno Nobel and other manufacturers share their latest devices and equipment to enhance drilling and blasting operations. Keep Reading

When drilling and blasting might become fully autonomous

The future of drilling and blasting involves drones, autonomous drills, wireless detonators and remote-controlled explosives loaders, Precision Blasting Services’ Anthony Konya says. Keep Reading

Why ‘green’ explosives will be coming to a mine near you

Anthony Konya, vice president at Precision Blasting Services, discusses what will drive the use of more environmentally friendly explosives. Keep Reading

A coming event to equip blasters with the latest tech and knowledge

Precision Blasting Services’ Anthony Konya details how he would like to pass on the latest blasting and explosives principles to managers and executives. Keep Reading

New methodology to optimize quarry blasts

An innovative approach to blast design has produced results that were previously unfound in the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

Cutting-edge approach to achieve the perfect ton

How AI can enhance everything from blast design and drilling plans to fragmentation and flyrock prevention. Keep Reading

Sandvik acquires DSI Underground

DSI Underground, a supplier of ground support and reinforcement products, will be part of Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions. Keep Reading

Blaster’s guide to lightning safety

There are a number of precautions sites must take to protect blast crews from dangers caused by thunderstorms and lightning. Keep Reading

Surface blasting units new from Dyno Nobel

The company's EZshot EZDet units consist of a green shock tube with a surface detonator attached to one end and a high-strength in-hole electronic detonator on the other. Keep Reading

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